Rebel
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against authority or government.
“The rebel fought against the oppressive regime.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrɛbəl/
Syllables
reb·el
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Wordle
Double B in middle, starts with R, ends with L.
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points; the double B can be useful for parallel plays.
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